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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 XPAMOT history

LR08 XPA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

LR08 XPA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
88,665 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XPA was last recorded at 88,665 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 5,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,237 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,428 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,665 miles
  • 2023 – 83,237 miles
  • 2022 – 77,077 miles
  • 2021 – 70,307 miles
  • 2020 – 64,666 miles
  • 2019 – 59,982 miles
  • 2018 – 51,288 miles
  • 2017 – 42,820 miles
  • 2016 – 36,022 miles
  • 2015 – 34,292 miles
  • 2014 – 29,457 miles
  • 2013 – 25,966 miles
  • 2012 – 24,456 miles
  • 2011 – 23,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,665 miles (+5,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    690309189058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,237 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    734471607335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,077 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    189840477710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,075 miles (+6,768)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    306695186617
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,307 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    453086491145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,296 miles (+5,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    476365637331
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,666 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    126665206257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,982 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    614936461558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,288 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    382397238366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,820 miles (+6,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    642692152979
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass36,022 miles (+1,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    847156442274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNsf indicator slightly dimmed

  12. Pass34,292 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    705170851192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,457 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,457 miles
    Test number
    325038934335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,278 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,278 miles
    Test number
    215365614173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass25,966 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,966 miles
    Test number
    939083513151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,456 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    156358332130
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    746531811109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail23,096 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    827631711114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 XPA

Does LR08 XPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XPA expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XPA?
The MOT on LR08 XPA expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XPA done?
LR08 XPA was recorded at 88,665 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LR08 XPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XPA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 XPA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 XPA find?
LR08 XPA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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